Senior Front-End Engineer

Who we are:

Tushop is a dynamic organization comprising a team of highly motivated individuals driven by the desire to create substantial value for Kenyans and Africans. We are driven by the desire to lower the cost of living, together. We currently do this by leveraging our platform that builds direct relationships between consumers and suppliers, benefiting all parties.

Tushop finds itself in a pivotal stage of growth, fortified by the support of eminent investors who recognize the significance of our work. Every moment spent in our organization holds the promise of contributing to a world where access to affordable and convenient food is possible.

Tushop nurtures an environment where our employees are given the freedom to pursue personal growth and professional development. We strive to create a space where individuals can immerse themselves in their passions, acquire knowledge in their desired areas, actualize their innovative ideas, and evolve into the best versions of themselves, all while receiving competitive compensation for achieving Tushop's purpose.

Your role:

Reports to: Engineering Lead

The Senior Frontend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the frontend of Tushop's products, including mobile and web applications. This role involves working with product managers to define the product roadmap, collaborating with other engineers to implement features, and ensuring that the frontend is scalable and reliable across different platforms. Proficiency with Flutter and React.js is imperative, as is experience with mobile frontend development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Play a leading role in the design and development of software solutions for both web and mobile applications, with a focus on Flutter-based mobile applications.
• Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code for web and mobile platforms.
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native on both web and mobile.
• Conduct code reviews for web and mobile components.
• Collaborate closely with the back-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive code to enhance the user experience on both web and mobile.
• Mentor less experienced software engineers in both web and mobile frontend development.

The profile we're likely to hire:

• Possesses a minimum of 4 years of frontend development experience.
• Experience in both web and mobile development.
• Has in-depth knowledge of Flutter (Dart).
• Has experience with Figma or the ability to convert wireframes/designs into HTML/CSS/SCSS/React/Flutter pages.
• Utilizes markup languages effectively.
• Familiar with browser testing and debugging tools like Playwright or Cypress.
• Understands layout aesthetics and design principles.
• Follows best practices for code quality, testing, and code reviews.
• Thrives in agile (scrum) environments and is familiar with JIRA.
• Adapts to an environment characterized by continuous feature development and deployment.
• Bonus: Experience with SCSS, Ionic, and expertise in securing single-page applications.
• Previous experience at a tech startup is a plus

Why Tushop?

If you've ever been curious to see the initial days of a company and be part of that story, then this is your chance. Since we are at an early stage, you will be able to see and feel the direct impact of your work. You will have ownership of your tasks and you will not be micromanaged. You will make things happen. Lastly, you will work with a fun, fast-moving, customer-centric, reliable, and supportive team.

Why not Tushop?

• We experiment a lot. If you like dotting all your is and crossing all your ts before making a move, then you might not enjoy working with us.
• We are low-ego individuals. If you need praise, need to always be right, or need someone else to fail to feel self-worth, this role is not for you.
• We believe that fieldwork makes the dreamwork. We dont hide behind laptops every day; we instead thrive by engaging with customers, suppliers, partners, and teammates on the phone and in the streets. (We find it invigorating - and hope you'd find it that way too!)

If this sounds like a place where you are looking to work, then come join us. If not, then please share this JD with someone who might be a great fit (and become our customer!)